FORMER Ipswich Town defender Titus Bramble is reported to be the target of Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.

FORMER Ipswich Town defender Titus Bramble is reported to be the target of Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.

Today's Daily Star reports that O'Neill is ready to table a bid of �3.5m plus midfielder Barry Bannan for the Wigan defender.

Bramble, a product of Town's academy, joined the Latics from Newcastle United two seasons ago.

His career had been somewhat revived by manager Steve Bruce, who moved from Wigan to fellow Premier League side Sunderland at the end of last season.